More flood disasters
Thousands evacuated as floods hit north-eastern Australia
By Richard Phillips, February 7, 2012
Heavy rains have struck north-eastern Australia, engulfing numerous towns, killing a young mother and forcing thousands to evacuate.
Australia: New flood evidence delays Queensland election
By Richard Phillips, February 1, 2012
Having ruled Queensland almost continuously for the past 20 years, the Labor Party faces a landslide election defeat, with deep-seated opposition on a range of issues.
Flooding in Fiji kills seven, leaves thousands homeless
By Will Morrow, February 1, 2012
More than 3,500 people were forced to flee their homes last week to makeshift evacuation centres established in schools, military bases and government buildings.
Toyota Australia slashes 10 percent of workforce
By Will Marshall, January 25, 2012
The destruction of the car workers’ jobs has been orchestrated by the company with the Labor government and the trade unions.
IMF warning on global downturn
By Nick Beams, January 25, 2012
Revising down its forecast for global growth in 2012, the International Monetary Fund said world recovery was threatened by “intensifying strains in the euro area and fragilities elsewhere.”
Australian government car subsidies spark rift in corporate circles
By Terry Cook and Patrick O’Connor, January 24, 2012
The Labor government’s assistance is premised on continuing restructuring measures, coordinated with the trade unions, involving mass layoffs.
World economy set for another major downturn
By Nick Beams, January 19, 2012
The World Bank yesterday issued a grim forecast for the world economy, warning of the potential for a crisis worse than 2008-09.
Australia: Government platitudes at Queensland flood memorials
By Richard Phillips, January 16, 2012
Flood memorial events in Queensland this week have been dominated by state and federal politicians desperate to cover up their role in the tragedy.
Death toll in Philippines flooding over a thousand
By Oliver Campbell, December 23, 2011
It appears that the collapse of dams contributed to the severity of the floods, along with deforestation, silting of the rivers and lack of government planning.
Retrenchments hit Australian universities
By Carolyn Robinson, December 23, 2011
Universities are slashing their budgets and restructuring their workforces in preparation for the Labor government’s new funding scheme.
Philippines: Hundreds dead and missing in flash flooding
By Oliver Campbell, December 19, 2011
The severity of the floods, which hit residents without warning, was compounded by extensive deforestation and unplanned urbanisation.
Outrage spreads in Pakistan over NATO bombings
By Alex Lantier, November 29, 2011
US and Pakistani officials held intensive talks as outrage grew in the Pakistani population and army over the NATO bombing of two Pakistani border posts on Saturday.
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